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INFLUENCE-PERSUASION5 MIN READ

Walk From Resistance to Small Commitment

Convert resistance into a voluntary small commitment without forcing agreement.

commitment-ladder reciprocity-card decision-trail The resistance Tomas sees the checklist as a threat to Engineering speed. If Mei pushes adoption, she confirms his fear. Small commitment path Acknowledge, give, ask small Resistance softens when the first move protects what the skeptic cares about. Control move Argue harder for the process A real test instead of forced compliance Voluntary small commitments are stronger than pressured agreement. Acknowledge Name the concern Tomas says checklists slow teams down. What should Mei say first? Give

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